Second annual Avenue of Trees taking shape at Boss Center

The Boss Community Center is hosting its second annual Avenue of Trees decorating contest this Christmas season.

More than 40 contestants are competing this year in two categories, each having a $200 prize for first place.

The two categories are traditional and non-traditional Christmas trees.

The public decides the winners by donating money to their favorite tree. The tree that raises the most money in each category will win the prize.

Contestants started decorating their trees last week. The building will open to the public on the day after Thanksgiving at a 5 p.m., and will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. each evening through Dec. 14. Prizes will be awarded during the annual concert to benefit the Kewanee Salvation Army on Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa for area kids will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 30. KIds will be able to have their photo taken with Santa.

Entertainment will be provided almost every night during the Avenue of Trees.

The schedule includes the First Baptist Church Kids Choir at 6 p.m. Dec. 1; music by Kewanee High School and Central School students at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 and Dec. 5; a concert by the Children’s Community Choir at 6 p.m. Dec. 3; Jazz on the Side performing from 6-7 p.m. Dec. 9; the adult Community Choir Christmas concert at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10; the Black Hawk College Singers at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11; children’s story and craft time from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12; a Christmas caroling singalong from 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 13.

Santa will be on hand from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Dec. 14, and the Ron Eckberg Christmas Show will be presented at 6:30 that evening.